<p>Rumours of Denzel Dumfries, 30, moving to Real Madrid circulated earlier in the week, with Real Madrid and the Dutch right-back reportedly close to agreeing on personal terms on Tuesday evening.</p><p>On Wednesday, <em><strong>Fabrizio Romano</strong></em> and <em><strong>Florian Plettenberg</strong></em> reported that the deal was set to be completed after Real Madrid informed Inter of its decision to activate the €20-million release clause in Dumfries' contract. Dumfries had completed his medical tests in the Netherlands on Wednesday, Dutch sources confirmed.</p><p>Dumfries is set to sign a contract until June 2030 in Madrid, where José Mourinho is set to take over as manager, and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is also expected to sign a contract soon.</p>

Eight trophies with Inter

<p>Denzel Dumfries joined Inter from PSV in 2021 for a reported fee of around €14 million. The 71-time Netherlands international has since played 207 games across all competitions for Inter, winning Serie A twice, the Coppa Italia three times, and three Italian Super Cups.</p><p>Dumfries also reached the UEFA Champions League final twice with Inter, losing 1-0 to Manchester City in 2022 and 5-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in 2025.</p>